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... developed only about a century ago , several aspects that are now accepted within the definition of chemical engineering have been known for thousands of years , the most notable examples being the distillation of alcoholic beverages ...
... developed only about a century ago , several aspects that are now accepted within the definition of chemical engineering have been known for thousands of years , the most notable examples being the distillation of alcoholic beverages ...
Page 211
... developed . Some children's games have been played for centuries . Swings existed on the island of Crete in 1600 BC , and jacks , or knuckle- bones , a game that involves tossing and then catching five or more jackstones , was played in ...
... developed . Some children's games have been played for centuries . Swings existed on the island of Crete in 1600 BC , and jacks , or knuckle- bones , a game that involves tossing and then catching five or more jackstones , was played in ...
Page 357
... developed the neon lamp for use in lighting and signs . With the introduction of inner fluorescent coatings , the fluorescent light was developed and began to replace the incandescent lamp in industrial and certain home - lighting uses ...
... developed the neon lamp for use in lighting and signs . With the introduction of inner fluorescent coatings , the fluorescent light was developed and began to replace the incandescent lamp in industrial and certain home - lighting uses ...
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